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YC57 BLJ

2007 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,414 mi
Last recorded126,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Accent54,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 BLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,821 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 112,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,982 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 102,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 822,546 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 82,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,668 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door upper hinge has slight play in the hinge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,231 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,230 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,254 miles

slight play n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,716 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 27,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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YC57 BLJ is a 2007 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 54,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC57 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC57 BLJ registered?

YC57 BLJ is a 2007 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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